Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!

Is it Kwon's time?

Key Podcast Summary Notes & Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] Intro + Banter
  Marie Shadows and Dos Evil discuss intergender podcast titles and the mythical undefeated "Vacant."

• [00:00:55] Match 1 – Tag Team Title Bout
  Los Depredados vs. Blue & Dark Panther. Clunky pacing, awkward ref spots, botched low blow finish.

• [00:04:55] Thoughts on Lucha Style & Crowd Energy
  Confused Cicero crowd, slow match energy, and commentary love for Austin Aries.

• [00:10:26] Mystico’s Return & Templario Segment
  Templario shows NJPW Strong Tag Title. Marie & Dos speculate on future feuds and Cesar Duran’s subtle heel lean.

• [00:17:01] Match 2 – Hammerstone vs. Kojima
  Heavyweight clash; great dropkick, Hammerstone wins. Post-match promo sets up his title chase.

• [00:21:49] Myron Reed Returns
  Kills Azteca 13, claims he's back. Cold crowd response, good long-term upside.

• [00:25:36] Lucha Tag Match (Atlantis, Esfinge)
  Veterans and Sphinx shine; Marie calls for Esfinge's solo push.

• [00:31:36] Rogue Horsemen Segment
  BRG challenges Bouma Ye to War Chamber. Inter-team tension with Brock Anderson stepping up.

• [00:35:36] Triple Threat – Guerrero vs. Caveman vs. Zandokan Jr.
  Fast-paced and entertaining. Guerrero retains. Hammerstone attacks to ignite feud.

• [00:40:00] Main Event – Matt Riddle vs. Dijak (World Title)
  Hard-hitting match. Krug’s interference costs Dijak. Riddle retains.

• [00:42:00] Final Thoughts
  MLW trying to balance Lucha traditions with U.S. indie style. June 7th = War Chamber + NXT vs AAA. Lucha overload ahead!

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